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The Portland daily press., 1887-01-01
OUR BUSINESS INTERESTS.
A Resume of the Past Year and the
Future Outlook.

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-The statistics of
failures for the entire year of 1886, compiled
by the mercantile agency of R.G. Dun & Co.,
up to noon today, show slight falling off as
compared with 1885. The number of busi-
ness failures in the United States Is 1884 as
compared with 10,637 in the year 1885, de-
crease Of S03 failures. The total liabilities
of the failures of 1886 are $114,00O,0O0 as
compared with $124,0Oo,00O in 1885, a de
crease of $10,0O0,00O. The number Of trades
reported in business by the mercantile
agency in 1886 in the United States is &c.,
S41. OF these one trade in every 98 failed in
1885. There were 919,990 trades, and of
these in that year one trade in every Sc
failed The average liabilities per failure in
1886 is $11 ,651, as against an average in 1885
of $11,67S. The failures seem recently to
have been unusually numerous, and the 1g-
ures for the last quarter of 1886 show that
in number they reach 2746, as against 2460 IN
the last quarter of 1885, the liabilities being
respectively S37, 100000 for 1886 in the last
quarter while for the last quarter OF 1885
they were S25 100000. Rarely has year
opened with greater disheartenment than
this year of 1886. Rarely has year closed
with more confidence. During the: past
month the failures have been unusual in the
amount of liabilities Without known DIS
turbance or depression in the important
branches of trade to cause them, they came
like "bolts out of the blue sky" and seem to
indicate an unexpected expansion of credit
When it is remembered that familiar causes
of such expansion have existed, that the
currency has been largely increased, and
that wild speculation ran riot month ago
in the stock and produce markets, these fail
ures with their rising volume of indebted
ness Justify the fear that confidence has
grown too fast. The natural inference is
that some firms, anxious to recover in few
months the losses of several years, have
gone beyond their depth, How much of
the unsoundness in commercial credit has
thus been produced it is not yet possible to
Judge. During the past week legitimate bus
ness has not been large in volume. The
dullness usual in the closing week Of the
year is reported from all quarters. But
though dealers are busy in making up their
accounts there is everywhere a feeling OF
great confidence. Trade during the past half
year has been very large and generally re-
muneratiYe. The prevailing tendency is to
count upon continued enlargement for
next season, and it would be wise not to
forget that it is possible to build too largely
on the future. even in a time Of real and
healthy Improvement.
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the Avenue police station and stated that he
bad murdered his daughter and son. The
officers proceeded to the mans tenement
and found the two children had attempted to
put Mal0ney to bed. He angrily resisted,
and drawing knife plunged it int his sons
neck. Maloney's 1l-year-Old daughter
rushed between the father and son, only to
receive q slash in the side. bota wounds
are probably fatal. Maloney is in jail.
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RAILWAY MATTERS.
MAINE CENTRAL.

Reductions in fares on the Maine Central
that go into effect today, are mostly small,
and have previously been outlined in this
paper. The fare will be 25 cents less to
Waterville than formerly. The fare to Win
throp is reduced to So cents, and that to Oak
land to S1.S5, reduction of 10 cents. There
is small reduction to Pennington, and a
small reduction to all points east Of Oldtown
as far as Vanceboro. 1t is 10 cents less to
Ellsworth, and there is reduction to Bel
fast. The fares to Portland, Bath, Bangor
aud Augusta are the same as before. A few
points on the Boston Il Maine offer reduc-
lions. After Jan. LIST, the Boston & Albany
from Boston to New York discontinues the
sale Of limited tickets, and reduces the fare
from $40 for unlimited and So for limited
to S4.95 for unlimited.
NOTES.
Citizens of Castine are pushing scheme
to connect their village with Bangor by a
railway, thus hoping to gain for themselves
part of the Canadian Pacific traffic.
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Sudden Death of a judi

CorrrIA Tex Dec 3t-JndM. A.
usruood ,,biie a,vominino vbss yes
tarday Vou, IN Vn1io tba SSar;fT MeKsnn murder
cose suddeniv feii nyer and diefom the
effects of an ayardosa ari Of mornhi whether
tason ,yith o. sninidaIintent is not decided
The citizens of Cotulla havs
$1,000 and the commissioner. Id oans
county have appropriated $500 a. = ISmata ~
for the apprehension of tbS@"ssinS VI
Sheriff McKenney.
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South PARIS, Dec. 81.
The following are the awards and scores
made by the expert Judge at the Oxford
County Poultry Exhibition.
LIGHT DRAMAS.
Charles Bailey, Auburn, Ist Score $3.50.
f. G. Hanseomb, Oxford, I'd. S9-S6s4.
FOWL.
l. N. Haskell, Auburn. Total score, 1854.
DARK BRAMAs-FowL@
A. L. ShuTtlen, South Paris, 1st. s4-s6h.
PLYMOUTH RocKs-FowL-
/. N. Haskell, Auburn, 1st 01iz-s9 s.
CHICKS.
DIR. G.. NJ. TwitchelI, ReadneId, Isl
Score, 02A -04 and 9214-o0.
WHITE p. ROCKS.
DIR. g. NJ. Twltcheil, Readneld, 1st and
BROWN LEGHoRNs-FowL AND cHIcKA
G. p. Tucker South Paris, 1st and I'd ON eaeh
s1s-shs. 9tA-s711 and Soia and Ola.
WHITE LEcHoRNs-cmcKs.
A, Z. Shurtlefi, South Paris. LIST and 2d. ss-
BLACK BR. RED. GAarEs-FowL AND CHICKS.
w r; Howard. Portland, LIST each s7-03-
9O14-S91a.
SILVER DUcKwrSG GAMES.
W. r. Howard Portland, 1st, sS-ss1z.
BRONZE TURKEYs-oLD AND YOUNG.
A. Z. ShurtefI, South Paris, 1st each.
q. A. Bailey, Auburn, 2d.
PEKIN DUCKS
B. Bacon. Norway. 1st old.
A. T. Shurtief, South Paris, 1st young.
TOULOUSE GEEsE-oLD AND YOUNG.
A. Il. Shurtlef, 1st and I'd
ROSE COMB WHITE LEeHoRNs-cmcKs.
|. N Haskell, Auburn LIST. 87-ss.
Charles V. Penney, Mechanic Falls, I'd ST.
wYANDorrKs.
FOWL. 7. Millett, 3D. S6-S3.
Chicks-S. l. kobe, Auburn, 1st and I'd. Total
score, 17O-1751z.
The larger portions Of the specials were
won by DR.. Twitchell on HIS fine display Of
Plymouth rocks and white Plymouth rocks,
one Of his pullets seor.-ss higher than any
bird in the show.
The following awards were made on dogs
at the kennel show;
coLLIEs.
81 T. Y; MeKenney, Auburn, 1st on old and young
GORDON Settlers
@. A. Bailey, Auburn. LIST.
ENGLISH BEAGLE.
South Paris Beagle Club two LIST and two Cd
ENGLISH Settlers
r.. w. Dutt0n, West Paris 1st
w. M shaw, South Paris, "a.
NATIVE FOX HOUND.
o. NJ. Gerry, South Paris. LIST.
John l.. Tubbs, south Paris, I'd.
"A. NJ Dunham, 3D.
FIELD SPANIEL
II. l.. Swift, Norway 1st
4. b. Dean, South Paris "a.
ITALIAN GRAYHOUND.
j. A. Kenney, South Paris, 3D.
BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.
G. Leonard Stone, South Paris, Cd
BULL DOG.
Con Bailey, I'd
BULL TERRIER.
L. W. Jackson, I'd
ENGLISH MAsTIFF8.
W. NJ. shaw. South Paris, 1st and I'd.
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THE WEATHER.
WAsn1NGroN Ian

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.
The indications for Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont are rain or snow, colder
weather, with a cold wave.
1917 a. m.-Hoist cold wave signal. The
temperature win fall from Is to 20 degrees
during the next twcnty-four to thirty-six
hours.
Cautionary northeast signals continue on
the Atlantic coast from Norfolk section to
Portland section; colder northwesterly winds
with cold wave.
LOCAL WEATHER iEpORr.
PORTLAND Me- Dec 81 1856
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Charged With the Abduction of a
Lady.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31.-A special to the
Press from Harrisburg says: Major McDon-
aid, an officer of the Salvation Army, was
arrested here yesterday, on dispatch from
Mannheim, Lancaster county, on charge Of
abducting young girl named Lizzie Engle
He claims that Miss Engle came here and
was admitted to the Army on her own re-
quest. She was sent to Kansas City to Join
the army there. Mcdonald was taken to
Mannheim last evening.
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FIRE RECORD.
Fire at NichoIIsyiIIe, Ky.

LOUISVILLE. KY, Dec. .31.-Opera House
block at Nichollsville was burned last night
Sparks Hotel adjoining was also burned
81 Co. was badly damaged. Loss $4,000.
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Fatal Accident.

NASHUA, n. H., Dec 81 Abby Harris,
widow lady, aged 81, while standing beside
a stove caught her clothes on fire yesterday,
and was burned so that she died today.
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THE STATE.

ANDRoscoGeIN COUNTY.
The movement for the proposed Auburn
Home for Aged Women Is meeting with
great success.
When the $50 o. m. train arrived at Lisbon
Falls station on Thursday, the tiTe on one Of
driving wheels Of engine No. 20 broke and
they could run no farther. A despatch was
sent TO Lewiston, and an engine came and
took the train through with delay Of about
thirty minutes.
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erty, better known as William Stuart, took
place in New York city yesterday, at st.
1eo's Catholic Church and was largely at
tended by distinguished actors and Journal
lists.
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a Chicago Tragedy.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-About midnight last
night laborer named Michael Maloney,
drunk and bespattered with blood, came to
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-01
Death of Caleb Warren.

BRDeToN, Dec. 31.-Caleb Warren OF
East Denmark, one of the Oldest and most
widely known of the citizens of this region,
died Thursday, after lingering illness of a
years duration. He was one of the pioneers
of Maine Odd Fellowship, had been mem
Der of the legislature, and well filled mana
of the local Offices. He was about so year,
of age. Cumberland Lodge attends til,
funarol in a hodv on Sunday
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DIvldends DeciN

un,r Nfoss nade.1he banks
:, az a;t,, semi dividends
todav I,10 ot'' foIIo,as Merrin National,
per cent. Haverhill Natl Rhs' Na-
tional, 4; Essex National
rho ,,t,,;o aoLt -, nent : be issued
NrdIdop ane puDiiilG .,il uep. hIisaow eduction in
onHds tho Saf. AN Az, pnVpba% 40 montnof a little
over S2 600 o00
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Blaze in a Chicago Hotel.

CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-ShOrtly before 9
O'Clock fire broke out in the second storyof
the two-story building known as the Mime
apolis House. 1t was transient stopping
place for the lowest class of immigrants, md
last night was crowded toits utmost ca,ac-
ity with people from all parts of CONT ltal
- T., ;4o ;r,a;,.fo,,+ cto,,oc rrh 4Lon-
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Mean daily bar. 80. / 80 Maximum ther.2O3
Mean daily tler .11.6 Minimum ther..-3e
Mean daily DIV pi.1O.0 Max. vel. wind..17 N
Meanliiaily ham. 1876 Total precip..... 35
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Dec. 81, 1886, 1000 P. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment OF time
Mt al sta
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-01
state chautauqua Union.
Especial to the Press.l

BRUNSWICK, Dec. d.-After the session of
the Pedagogical Society this evening meet
ing of Chautauquans was held in Memorial
Hall and the State Chautauqua Reading
Union organized with the following officers:
General CoHncillor-W. w. Stetson. Auburn.
President-Dr. VIM. d. H. Hyde, Brunswick.
Vice President-Thos Tash, Portland.
Recording Secretary-L M. Norcross, Lewiston.
Treasurer-Miss Lord, Bangor.
Members at Large of Board of Control-Supt.
n A. Luce, Augusta; Mr.. Webber, Calais; Mr..
Richardson, Fryeburg; Mr.. Gould, Biddeford;
Prof Small of COlby University.
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tItU III IIo IIIJIpItHU oIdBto'
panies arrived in time to ren
the unfortunates in the upps
means of escape was entirel,
servant girls were fatally il
ing, and several dodgers
bruised. Nearly all escaped
clothing. Several of the
missing and it is feared they
The Portland daily press., 1887-01-01

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

A County Teachers Association has been
formed In Aro0st0ok with 80 members. A.
M. Thomas, A. B., Principal Of H0ult0n
Academy, Is chairman.
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Prisoners Sentenced.

BATH, Dec. 31.-In the Supreme Judic
Court to-day William G. Deojay for larce
of $3.50 from Mrs. Otis Thompson of To
ham was sentenced for three years in
State prison. Fred B. Dolley for break
and entering the boot and shoe store
Nathaniel Baker of this city was given
years in the State prison. Hiram A. Shy
for larceny of coat was fined $25.
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E.P. JONES, Pvt s. G., U. S. A.
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Athens Votes Railroad Aid.

ATHENS, Dec. 31.-Athens, Thursday, "a
per cent. of its valuation in aid of tho
posed road from Burnham to Moose fr'
The citizens were enthusiastic, only eh
votes being recorded against it. At aIriy
day our people talk of riding down ga,
naan for the purpose of taking the tec'
up.
Dwelling House Burned at Oro.
NORWAY, Dec. d.-The,dwelling oiniel
Whitehouse Of Oxford was burn, this
morning. The loss was $500; insd ior
$1,000. The cause of the fire is unkfn H.
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Two fine school buildings were erected in
Brunswick the past fall. Twelve Thousand
dollars was appropriated by the town for
the large building In the village, and 81, 600
for a smaller house located la the Oak fill
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LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND. Me-, Dee. 81. 1856.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-08-11
Preparing Olive Oil.

The olives are placed between two
mill-stones and ground into a paste,
stones and all This paste is put in
jute bags, which are piled up in an
ordinary press and subjected to pres
sure furnished by screw. The oil
oozes through the bags, and is caught
in pans or vessels, and then bottled.
The most remarkable feature of the
process is that some four or hve differ
ent qualities are obtained from one lot
of olives. This is explained by the fact
that the oil oozing out at first is the re-
suit only of slight pressure, conse-
quently is sweeter and lacks the
ranker flavor of the second, third and
fourth grades, which partake more or
less of the taste of the olive stones.
The last grade is frequently so rank
that it can not be used for eating pur-
poses, but instead is used as the basic
matter in the manufacture of soap, etc.
The residue or paste left after the oil
has been extracted undergoes chemical
treatment, and the oil obtained from
this is used as q lubricant. - Weekly
| Herald of Trade,
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Not u Desirable Visitor.

Frank Muldoon occupies cabin on his
claim three miles above Vance, w. T. On
returning from work one night he found
that something had been in his cabin and
strewn things around promlsouously. He
supposed the Intruder to be dog, but the
next evening on approaching the house
panther ran out Of it, taking in his
mouth side Of bacon. That night tho
animal was heard by Muldoon, but not
seen. On tho following day Muldoon
took his gun with him to work, leaving
the house securely fastened, but on re-
turning In tho evening racket inside
was evidence that Mr.. Panther was at his
evening neal. Investigation showed he
had torn off several boards from the back
Of the house Muldoon shouted to bring
him out, and in a moment his head az
peared at tn, hole, when Muldoon shot
him In tho neck. Tho wound was fatal,
but did not cause death until the panther
had spattered his blood all over the house
nd demolished every thing in it,
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A Marvellous Watch.

A watch having but one wheel is still
in existence in France, though manu-
featured in Paris more than hundred
years ago. This watch was presented
to the National Institute in 1870, being
then in deplorable state, but under
the skilful treatment of an expert, har-
mony between the various organs was
successfully re-established, so that it is
even now in going order. The great
wheel, which gives the watch its name,
occupies the bottom of the case and the
center of the plate; it has sixty teeth,
and is thirty-three nm. in diameter;
its axis carries two pinions, one of
which receives the motive force from a
barrel, and the other carries the min
ute work The function of this great
wheel is quadruple: First, it acts on a
lift, then on lever operating on an
other destined to lower the axis of the
watch, and lastly on third lever, the
latter serving to return power to the
great wheel at the moment when the
action relents by the rise of the axis.
~ " Sim
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SENSIBLE PRESCRIPTION.
Improve the Complexion by Properi!
Caring for the Feet.


We make the following extract from
the prescription of DIR. Common Sense.
published in the 4perican Iausator. Adj
dressing his fair patient, the learned ply
stefan says: "Madam, allow me to pre-
scribe for you. have had long experience
In the management of delicate women,
and believeI can give you some important
advice. For the present prescribe only
for tho feet. First, procure quantity Of
woolen stockings, not such as you buy at
the store under the name Of lambs wool,
that you can read newspaper through,
but the kind your Aunt Jerusha in the
country knits for you, that will keep
your feet dry and warm in spite OF
wind and weather; second, IL you
want TO be thorough, change them every
morning. hanging the fresh ones by the
fire during the night; third, procure
thick calfskin boots, double and triple
soles, and wear the m from 1st of October
to 1st Of May; make frequent applications
Of some good oil backing; fourth, pair
Of rubber boots may be worn for little
time through the snow-dritts or q
flood of water; fifth, hold the bottoms OF
your feet in cold water quarter Of an
inch deep two or three minutes just be-
fore going to bed, and rub them hard with
rough towels and your naked hands; sixth,
now, mad I'M, go out freely in all wealth.
ers, and, believe me, not only will your
feet enjoy good circulation, but as the
consequences of the good circulation in
the lower extremities, your head will be
relieved Of its fullness and your heart Of
all its palpitations. Your complexion will
be greatly improved and you'd health made
better in every respect
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-08-11

The statue of Liberty enlightening the
world, which stands on Bedloe's Stand, In
the harbor Of Now York, is one OF the most
sublime artistic conceptions OF modern
times The torch of the goddess lights the
nations of the earth to peace, prosperity
and progress, through Liberty, But mp,
ertyh is an empty word to the thousands Oh
poor women ensiavod by physical ailments
a hundredfold moro tyrannical than any
Nero. To such sufferers Dr. Pierce's Favor.
lite Prescription holds forth the promise OF
a speedy cure. 1t is specific in all those
arrangements, Irregularities and weak
nesses which make life a burden to so many
women. The only medicine sold by drug
gists, under positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that it will give satlsfao'
ton in every case, or money Will be re
funded See guarantee printed on wrap
per enclosing bottle.
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WORLDLY PRIDE.

One day heard bishop preach
What every bishops bound TO teach
The sin OF worldly pride;
That, dwelling in this world OF lies,
We ought 10 shun its vanities-
And much good talk beside.
Next day saw the bishop ride,
A liv'ried coachman at his side,
tiger up behind;
And. as watched the cquipage,
The bishops pious verbiage
Somewhat confused my mind,
saw the bishops carriage pass
Another of its own proud class,
Wherein duchess sat.
Mark you with what lowly bow
His lordsihp lifts from of his brow
His sacerdotal hatl
At the next corner, down the street,
The bishops carriage CHANGED to meet
wretched garbage cart;
His lordship's horse, through fear or pride,
From the low object quickly SHE'D,
Making the prelate start.
How testify, in language tart,
The barefoot owner of the cart
The bishop now doth chide,
And tells her, with unwonted heat,
That she should not obstruct the street
Wherein her betters ride.
Then, leaning back with virtuous air,
Heleaves the poor girl standing there,
Uncertain where to walk.
And thus the pious prelate's ride
Taught me the sin Of worldly pride
Far better than his talk.
Bishop Core
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could, and / showed him into the draw
ing-room. | hope l did right, sir,"'
she added, turning to Megilp.
"Quite right, Which pictures did
you show him, Mary AnneP"
Il asst him to wait a minute" re-
sumed the girl, smoothing her apron
complacently, land made the studio
look quite nice before | showed him in.
! lifted the big picture-the one of the
young lady with two long plaits of air
down her back"
Margaret Mending her Stockings"
said Megilp, under his breath.
"And put it on the easel. and it
looked beautiful" went on the maid,
glibly. 1.-THE gentleman seemed very
much took with it; and then he looked
at the little picture
"Sour Grapes" interpolated Mi
chael Angelo, smiling.
"And then he asst me for a pen and
ink, and then he set down and
wrote you this letter, sir" Here she
produced from her pocket two letters.
"Thls other came by post this MORN
ing she added, giving both to him.
Hastily stutiiing the post-letter into
his pocket, Megilp tore open Mr.. Ze-
rubbabels communication. When he
had read it, he burst into a hearty
laugh, drew his wife into the drawing
room, and shut the door on the aston.
ished Mary Anne.
"Madge! Madge! it's the best joke
must raise that girls wages five
pounds year, and give her a gown
or something. Pom my word, you
must. She's done us a splendid turn.
Read thatr'
He handed the open letter to Mrs.
Megilp. 1t ran as follows:
DEAR SIR: have seen your picture Mar.
garet Mendng her Stockings. It's taken my
fancy. I'll buy it OF you on the following terms
I'll remit the bill of sale and give you ESQ. II
you accept, bill OF sale RENTED by return OF
post. Wire reply. Yours respectfully,
| MICAH ZERUBBABEL."
| "Perhaps you'd throw in the little picture,
Sour Grapes ESQ is lot of money. M H."
I'm afraid he has made mistake.
He meant to buy Chloe" said Mrs.
Megilp, uneasily.
Nonsense, my dear!" retorted her
husband. "Here he makes me an offer
in black and white for Margaret Mend
ing her Stockings He ought to know
what he wants. | shall wire accept
ance at once, and we'll burn the bill Of
sale tomorrow morning"
By the next mornings post came the
bill of sale and Mr.. Zerubbabels check
for ESQ. Mrs. Megilp consigned the
former in solemn silence to the flames,
and her husband put the latter into his
pocket. As he did so, he pulled out
the letter Mary Anne had given him
the evening before, and which in the
excitement of the moment he had com.
pletely forgotten.
1t was from Mr. Abiram Levi, offering
him f400 for "Chloe Counting hel
Chickens.
at never rains but it pours, ,
cried the delighted artist, tossing The
picture-dealer' note across to his wife
The next merry meeting, after thu
opening of the Academy, between Ze
rubbabel and Levi was enlvened BY
angry recriminations. Mr.. Zerubbabe
accused Mr.. Levi of wilfully misleadin.
him, and the latter replied, chuckling
$50 l was right, was Ip 1t was yo,
who tried, and, in fact, partially sue
ceeded, in spelling my market witt
Megilp. would advise you the mex
time you make use of friends brain
to be sure that you know what YOUR
about. "-LOndon Truth.
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"A street tank wagon for the trans
portation and delivery of petroleum in
bulk has been invented, and is in act
ual use in London. The tank is divided
into two compartments, each holding
two hundred and fifty gallons of oil,
and is provided with a measuring
drum having capacity of forty-two
gallons barrel-so that the petro-
leum, when delivered. may be meas
ured off in barrels if desired.-M Y.
LEDGER.